Adjunct Instructor, Sport Management Department

🇺🇸 Elon, North Carolina 🕑 Part-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Teaching 🗓️ September 23rd, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Elon University is hiring an Adjunct Instructor for its Sport Management Department to teach undergraduate courses during the spring 2026 semester and the 2026-2027 academic year. The role covers subjects such as sport law, sport marketing, and event and venue management on a part-time, non-tenure-track basis. Instructors bring both teaching and professional experience in sport management to the classroom.

Highlights

Teaches part-time, non-tenure-track courses with no guarantee of renewal
Covers courses such as Sport Law, Sport Marketing, Sport Communications, and Sport Finance
Meets classes on a Monday-Wednesday-Friday, Tuesday-Thursday, or Monday-Wednesday afternoon schedule
Prefers a terminal degree in sport management or a closely related field
Draws on professional experience in sport management industries alongside teaching experience
Requires a commitment to inclusive, student-centered teaching and skills-based assessment
Accepts applications on an ongoing basis, with positions filled as needed

Adjunct Instructor, Sport Management Department Full Description

Position Type: Adjunct (Part-Time)

Department: Sport Management

Location: Elon Campus

Position Summary

The Department of Sport Management at Elon University is hiring part-time instructors for in-person classes on Elon’s main campus for the spring 2026 semester and the 2026-2027 academic year. These appointments are part-time, non-tenure track, with no guarantee of renewal.

Classes meet either Monday-Wednesday-Friday for 70 minutes each, Tuesday-Thursday for 100 minutes each, or in a few Monday-Wednesday afternoon sections for 100 minutes each.

Courses

Sport Law
Sport & Media
Sport Communications
Research Methods
Event & Venue Management
Sport Marketing
Sport Promotion & Sales
Sport Finance

Qualifications

A terminal degree in sport management or a closely related field is preferred. Candidates should have teaching experience as well as professional experience in sport management industries or fields. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to inclusive, student-centered teaching and clear, skills-based assessment.

How to Apply

Applicants should apply by submitting a short letter of interest with their qualifications, a current Curriculum Vitae (CV), and contact information for at least three references. Applications are received on an ongoing basis and positions are filled as needed.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Elon University is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants. Elon University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy or related conditions), age, disability, genetic information, religion, veteran’s status, or any other protected basis under applicable law (collectively, “Protected Categories”) in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, or the operation of any of its programs and activities.